Extra measures are being taken in Jackson, Georgia, to ensure trick-or-treaters don’t step foot on any porch belonging to a sex offender. Butts County Sheriff Gary Long instructed deputies to put “no trick or treat” signs in the yards of registered sex offenders. In a Facebook post, he said, “As Sheriff, there is nothing more important to me than the safety of your children. “This Halloween, my office has placed signs in front of every registered sex offender's house to notify the public that it's a house to avoid. Georgia law forbids registered sex offenders from participating in Halloween, to include decorations on their property. “With the Halloween on the square not taking place this year, I fully expect the neighborhoods to be very active with children trick-or-treating. Make sure to avoid houses which are marked with the attached posted signs in front of their residents (sic). I hope you and your children have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your sheriff.” Georgia law doesn’t allow registered sex offenders to participate in passing out candy to kids on Halloween, including having decorations, but the sheriff’s extra measure is in place as an added precaution. So far, the post has been shared around 3,000 times.

Extra measures are being taken in Jackson, Georgia, to ensure trick-or-treaters don’t step foot on any porch belonging to a sex offender.

Butts County Sheriff Gary Long instructed deputies to put “no trick or treat” signs in the yards of registered sex offenders.

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In a Facebook post, he said, “As Sheriff, there is nothing more important to me than the safety of your children.

“This Halloween, my office has placed signs in front of every registered sex offender's house to notify the public that it's a house to avoid. Georgia law forbids registered sex offenders from participating in Halloween, to include decorations on their property.

“With the Halloween on the square not taking place this year, I fully expect the neighborhoods to be very active with children trick-or-treating. Make sure to avoid houses which are marked with the attached posted signs in front of their residents (sic). I hope you and your children have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your sheriff.”

Georgia law doesn’t allow registered sex offenders to participate in passing out candy to kids on Halloween, including having decorations, but the sheriff’s extra measure is in place as an added precaution.